Well Seasoned Librarian Podcast: Season 16 Episode 17
Guest: Jammie South (The Banshee’s Bakehaus / Jammie Cupcake)
Jammie South, known to many as Jammie Cupcake, is the creative force and head baker behind The Banshee’s Bakehaus — a gothic-inspired dessert brand based in Orange County, California. Her work blends dark romantic aesthetics with decadent flavors, creating desserts that are as hauntingly beautiful as they are delicious.
Balancing whimsy and wickedness, Jammie also brings her sweeter side to life through her Jammie Cupcake brand, which celebrates pastel nostalgia and vintage charm. Beyond baking, she’s a performer, event curator, and community advocate, often uniting art, history, and local makers through immersive themed events.
From vintage-Victorian pop-ups to burlesque-baking mashups, Jammie’s mission is to craft experiences that enchant all the senses — proving that dessert can be both an art form and a story.
Instagram: @thebansheesbakehaus @jammiecupcake
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Season 16 Episode 16:
Show Notes: Welcome to a landmark edition of The Well Seasoned Librarian. We are deep into the end of another year of culinary conversation, and today, for Season 16, Episode 16, we are stepping back into the elegant patisseries and home kitchens of Paris.
Our guest today is a titan of food literature. A James Beard Award winner and recipient of the Gourmand World Cookbook Award, she has spent her career bridging the gap between the professional kitchens of Europe and the home cook. A longtime columnist for The Wall Street Journal, her work is a staple in Best American Food Writing and has appeared in everything from Saveur to The New York Times Magazine.
She returns to the program today to share her latest work, Chocolat: Parisian Desserts and Other Delights—a book already being hailed as a 'delicious masterpiece' by the likes of Alain Ducasse and Ruth Reichl.
To lead us through this indulgent journey into the heart of French confectionery, please welcome your host, Dean Jones and his guest Alexsandra Krapanzano to talk about her new book Chocolat.
Website: https://www.aleksandracrapanzano.com/
Instagram: @aleksandracrapanzano
Chocolat: https://www.aleksandracrapanzano.com/chocolat
Gateau: https://www.aleksandracrapanzano.com/gateau
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The Well Seasoned Librarian Podcast. Episode 15 | Season 16 Host Dean Jones. Guest :Yoko Nakazawa: Fermenting Traditions and the Art of the Japanese Pickle
The Guest:Yoko Nakazawa is a renowned cultural ambassador, preserving expert, and author. Born and raised in rural Japan, Yoko’s foundation was built in her parents' garden, where she learned the importance of seasonality and the ancient craft of food preservation. Since moving to Australia in 2013, she has dedicated herself to bridging cultures through workshops in cooking, calligraphy, and kintsugi.
The Book:The Japanese Art of Pickling and Fermenting: Preserving Vegetables and Family Traditions(Hardcover | Released September 30, 2025)
About This Episode:In this episode, Dean Jones sits down with Yoko Nakazawa to discuss her stunning new book. Much more than a recipe collection, this work is a "love letter" to family heritage. Yoko guides us through the distinctions between Nukazuke, Asazuke, and Misozuke, while sharing how she adapted her Japanese roots to the soil of Australia. Whether you are a seasoned fermenter or a curious beginner, Yoko’s expertise on salt ratios, chopping techniques, and the philosophy of "slow food" will inspire you to transform your kitchen into a living laboratory of flavor.
Shout Out:
"A masterclass in patience and flavor. With a 4.8-star rating, Yoko’s book is quickly becoming the definitive guide for modern cooks looking to honor ancient techniques. It is practical, soulful, and visually breathtaking."
Purchase the Book: https://www.amazon.com/Japanese-Art-Pickling-Fermenting-Preserving/dp/1923239139
Official Author Website: https://cookingwithkoji.wordpress.com/
Follow Yoko Nakazawa on Social Media: @cookingwithkoji
The Well Seasoned Librarian explores the intersection of literature and the culinary arts. Hosted by Dean Jones and narrated by Xavier.
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Dylan McDonnell Bio: “I am passionate about helping people with dietary needs find restaurants and menu items that are suitable for their needs. Foodini connects the 1 in 3 people with dietary needs to the restaurants and menu items that are most suitable for them, using a dietitian led approach.”
Foodini Website: https://foodini.co/
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Season 16, Episode 13 features an exclusive interview with Dr. David Newman, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Pork Board. He leads the entire Pork Checkoff's national promotion, research, and education initiatives on behalf of 60,000 U.S. pork producers.
But Dr. Newman is no boardroom academic—he's a lifelong pig farmer and owner of his family's operation, Newman Farm Heritage Berkshire Pork. We discuss the incredible variety and versatility of pork, the science behind meat quality, and the challenges of leading a massive agricultural commodity board.
Join "The Well Seasoned Librarian" for a deeply informative conversation with a leader whose expertise spans the full spectrum of the pork industry.
Guest: Dr. David Newman, CEO of the National Pork Board and owner of Newman Farm.
In This Episode, We Discuss:
Pork Checkoff in Action: How Checkoff-funded research and education projects drive domestic and international demand for U.S. pork.
The Power of Variety: Highlighting the culinary versatility of pork cuts and its global role as a protein staple.
From Professor to CEO: Dr. Newman's career path, beginning as a renowned professor of meat science and swine research at institutions like North Dakota State University and Arkansas State University.
Heritage Farming: How his personal experience operating Newman Farm Heritage Berkshire Pork informs his strategic decisions for the national industry.
Connect with Dr. Newman's Work:
National Pork Board / Pork Checkoff: https://www.porkcheckoff.org/
Newman Farm Heritage Berkshire Pork: https://newmanfarm.com/
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Author Bio: Thea Engst's two great loves are writing and hospitality. Her books are the marriage of her love for restaurants and her love for writing. She has worked in hospitality for more than a decade, with a Bachelor of Arts in Literature from Hobart and William Smith College and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Emerson College. Her first book "Drink Like a Bartender" was rated one of the 'Best Booze Books of 2017' by "Forbes." Her first solo book "Spirits of the Tarot" won Excellence in Wine, Beer, and Spirits Writing at the 2023 Readable Feast Awards.
Today, she is a writer and beverage consultant and is working on her first novel.
Website: https://theaengst.com/
Medium: https://engstythea.medium.com/
Instagram: @theaengstauthor
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Author Bio:
BIO: Pyet (an abbreviation of her inherited Native American name Pyetwetmokwe meaning something loud coming over the mountains towards you) is a member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Tribe, an award winning and global private chef, and the first winner of Gordon Ramsay’s groundbreaking cooking competition series, Next Level Chef. In 2021, Entrepreneur Magazine named her one of the Top 25 best private chefs in Los Angeles. Her life’s work is dedicated to Indigenous Fusion Cuisine, where she combines the food of her heritage, both Native American and Mexican. Pyet’s passion is to uplift Indigenous culture and traditions via storytelling, traveling, and cooking. Originally from the Osage Indian Reservation and Kansas City, Kansas, she now resides in Los Angeles.
Instagram: @chefpyet
Website: https://www.pyetsplate.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chefpyet
Rooted In Fire: https://www.amazon.com/Pyets-Plate-Celebration-Fire-Fusion/dp/0063304074
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Author Bio: Rachel Farnsworth Food Creator and Cookbook author Founder of The Stay at Home Chef
Rachel Farnsworth is the founder of The Stay At Home Chef, one of the internet’s most beloved food websites. Since launching the site in 2012, she has built a community of millions by sharing approachable, restaurant-quality recipes that anyone can cook at home. Her mission is simple: to make delicious meals accessible to all, using everyday ingredients and a warm, encouraging style that has resonated with home cooks worldwide.
Over the years, Rachel has become a best-selling cookbook author, with titles including The Stay At
Home Chef Family Favorites—recognized by The Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, and USA
Today—and The Slow Cooker Cookbook. Her reach spans more than 12 million followers across YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and TikTok, where her videos regularly inspire busy families and food lovers alike.
Her original food blog, Rach’s Kitchen, was launched after the birth of her first child, when she found herself isolated at home, struggling with postpartum depression.
Rachel’s influence extends beyond her own platform. Her viral 2016 “gray hair” video was featured by BBC, Today, and HuffPost. A sought-after speaker at events like VidSummit and Social Media Marketing World, she continues to champion the idea that anyone—no matter their skill level—can create beautiful, satisfying meals at home.
Rachel lives just south of Salt Lake City with her husband and two children. Despite health challenges, she continues to inspire millions with her unwavering dedication to sharing the joy of
cooking. Her motto, “Can’t Stop Won’t Stop,” encapsulates her enduring spirit and commitment to her community.
Website: https://thestayathomechef.com/
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Author Bio: Ashley Rose Young is the American History Curator in the Rare Book and Special Collections Division at the Library of Congress. She is also a Smithsonian Research Associate and was formerly the Historian of the Smithsonian Food History Project at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. A curator and public historian, she has written for the New York Times and and Washington Post, among other outlets.
Website: https://ashleyroseyoung.com/
Nourishing Networks https://www.amazon.com/Nourishing-Networks-Public-Culture-Orleans/dp/0197794033
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Author Bio: Sam Bilton has been intrigued by food history ever since her grandmother gave her a battered copy of Mrs Beeton’s Cookery Book. Inside this book was a collection of handwritten recipes dating from around 1871 collated by her grandmother’s Great Aunt Eliza. This little book would spark an interest in historical food which began as a hobby but would lead to a Masters in Culinary Arts and a career as a food historian, author, podcaster and supper club host/chef.Sam’s first book on the history of gingerbread won a World Gourmand Cookbook award in 2021. She has also published Fool’s Gold: A History of British Saffron (Prospect Books, 2022); The Philosophy of Chocolate (British Library Publishing, 2023) and Much Ado About Cooking, in collaboration with Shakespeare’s Globe (October 2025). She also contributed an essay on Christmas food traditions for the Phaidon Christmas Book (2023). Sam is the editor of Petits Propos Culinaires (PPC) an international journal on food, food history, cooking and cookery books and is a frequent contributor to national magazines, food festivals, television and radio. Sam produces and presents the Comfortably Hungry podcast which won the audio award for the Fortnum & Mason Food and Drink Awards in 2025. She is also a co-host/producer on the A is for Apple podcast.For further information visit sambilton.com or follow Sam on Instagram and Bluesky @mrssbilton.
Much Ado about Cooking (UK) October 23 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Much-Ado-About-Cooking-Shakespearean/dp/1035427680
Much Ado about Cooking (US) November 11 https://www.amazon.com/Much-Ado-About-Cooking-Shakespearean/dp/1035427680
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Dorie Greenspan Bio: Dorie’s Anytime Cakes is my 15th cookbook (cue the fireworks, please). Several of my books, including Baking From My Home to Yours, Dorie’s Cookies, Baking with Dorie, and Around My French Table, were New York Times bestsellers and/or won James Beard Awards. I've been a Times columnist, inducted into the Who’s Who of Food and Beverage and awarded the Order of Agricultural Merit from the French government for writing about the foods of that country, none of which I'd ever imagined as a kid. I live – cook, bake and write the xoxoDorie Substack - in France and the US.
Website: https://doriegreenspan.com/
Instagram: @doriegreenspan
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Bio: Shadan Kishi Price is an award winning Iranian-American cook. Born in Tehran, she moved to the United States as a child and lives in Texas. She holds a degree in Visual Arts Studies as well as Hospitality Management. She has taught cooking classes and worked at the nation's first fully vegan dining hall. You can find her on Instagram and Tiktok @shadankp.
Cookbook Club: https://www.amazon.com/Cookbook-Club-Plant-Based-Recipes-Entertaining/dp/1665310820
Shaden Cooks: https://www.shadancooks.com/
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Author Bio: Gesine Bullock-Prado is a highly acclaimed pastry chef, baker, and bestselling cookbook author. Born in Washington, D.C., Gesine spent her early childhood in Germany and Austria before growing up in Arlington, Virginia.
Her professional life began in the high-stakes world of entertainment, where she worked as a licensed attorney and served as the president of her sister Sandra Bullock's production company, Fortis Films. However, she eventually traded Hollywood for the satisfying, flour-dusted hills of Vermont, where she transformed her baking hobby into a new life.
She opened Gesine Confectionary and later founded her baking school, Sugar Glider Kitchen. Her culinary work has earned national attention, featuring on shows like Food Network's Road Tasted with the Neelys, The Today Show, and The Talk, as well as in publications such as People, InStyle, and Vermont Life.
Gesine is a prolific author of cookbooks, including the memoir My Life From Scratch: A Sweet Journey of Starting Over, One Cake at a Time and the popular cookbook Let Them Eat Cake, which explores "classic, decadent desserts with vegan, gluten-free and healthy options." Her newest book, which celebrates seasonal, farm-to-table cooking, is My Harvest Kitchen.: 100 + Recipes to Savor the Season.
Website: https://www.gesine.com/
Sugar Glider Kitchen: https://sugargliderkitchen.com/
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Author Bio: I cooked my way to better health, and you can too.
Hi, I’m Emily Maxson, a trained chef and food lover. In my late 20s, I received a life-changing diagnosis of a digestive disease after severe symptoms and emergency surgery. I spent 18 months following a strict diet plan, eliminating grains, gluten, lactose, refined sugars and processed foods, forcing me to rethink how I cooked. I got back into the kitchen using ingredients I had never worked with before to find new ways to make favorite recipes. This change in eating allowed my gut to heal and my body to thrive. I learned firsthand the transformative power of food used as medicine.
For over a decade, I have been developing simple nutrient-rich recipes to share with anyone who is looking to improve their health through food. You don’t have to struggle with a digestive disease to experience the benefits. While most of my recipes are designed to focus on gut health, they were created for anyone who wants to eat simple, delicious food and feel great.
Food is my passion. I am inspired by both the art and the science of the culinary world. I enjoy being in my kitchen creating, testing and writing recipes to share with you. I believe that cooking food at home is one of the best things you can do for your health, and it doesn’t have to be complicated.
Thank you for stopping by. I hope you enjoy your time here. Happy cooking!
website: https://emilysfreshkitchen.com/
Emily's Fresh Kitchen: https://www.amazon.com/Emilys-Fresh-Kitchen-Better-Health/dp/B09XP2DD26
Instagram: @emilysfreshkitchen
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✨🍽️ Season 16 is HERE! 🍽️✨
Welcome back to the Well Seasoned Librarian Podcast! I'm your announcer, Xavier, and we're starting off Episode 1 with a flavor-packed conversation!
Meet our guest, Rachel Riggs, the culinary mind behind the new book, In Good Health.
Rachel, a former food shop owner and writer for publications like Bon Appétit, channeled her personal health journey into developing 77 delicious, uncomplicated recipes. Forget bland health food—these dishes are all about thoughtful flavor combinations that happen to be free from dairy, gluten, grains, soy, and refined sugar!
Don't miss host Dean Jones's conversation with Rachel about how she's turning dietary restrictions into exciting culinary opportunities.
Website: https://www.rachriggs.com/cookbook
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.rachel.riggs
Cookbook: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Health-Uncomplicated-Allergen-Aware-Nourished/dp/1773272780
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Kate Jenkinson: Biography
Kate Jenkinson is an Australian actress who has been in constant work since graduating from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) in 2004, where she won the Nigel Rideout Award. Her professional debut was in the play Zastrozzi for Black Swan Theatre Company, for which she was nominated for "Best Newcomer" in 2005.
On television, she was a regular on the Channel 10 comedy series The Wedge (2005–2007) and has appeared in numerous Australian dramas and comedies including Offspring (as Kate Reid), House Husbands, Tangle, and Amazing Grace. She is perhaps best known internationally for her breakthrough role as the inmate Allie Novak in the hit Foxtel series Wentworth (2016–2021). She also starred opposite her friend Rebel Wilson in the US comedy series Super Fun Night (as Kendall Quinn), Bogan Pride, and The Wedge. Her recent work includes the series Five Bedrooms (as Melanie Best). On film, her credits include Fatal Honeymoon and The Heckler.
New Work: "My Shit Kitchen"
Kate Jenkinson has gained a following for her comedic cooking series, "My Shit Kitchen", where she shares her culinary escapades.
Online Links:
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2311303/?ref_=fn_all_nme_1
Instagram: @katejenko
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@katejenko
TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@katejenko.tiktok
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Author Bio: Heidi Herman was born and raised in Central Illinois, but her passion and a common theme in her writing is her Icelandic heritage. She spent more than thirty years in the telecommunications industry in a variety of roles that gave her a broad understanding of business, which she later applied to entrepreneurship, first in a small restaurant and later in a boutique publishing company.
Her writing career started with the inspiration of her mother's example. In the winter of 2012, her mother, Íeda Jónasdóttir Herman, published a childhood memoir, which featured some of Iceland's folklore. Heidi was immersed in childhood memories of the Scandinavian legends, lore, and imaginative stories. The myth of Iceland's troll-like Christmas characters - Jólasveinar - sparked the imagination of many readers and led to Heidi writing her first book, "The Legend of the Icelandic Yule Lads." It was followed by two more books on Icelandic folklore: "The Guardians of Iceland and Other Icelandic Folk Tales" and "The Icelandic Yule Lads Mayhem at the North Pole."
In 2017, she co-authored an Icelandic cookbook, "Homestyle Icelandic Cooking for American Kitchens" with her mother, Íeda Jónasdóttir Herman, which won a US category in The Gourmand World Cookbook Awards that year. Heidi published her debut novel, "Her Viking Heart", in 2018, and it was named the 2018 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Gold Winner - Romance Category. Her motivational work, "On with The Butter! Spread More Living onto Everyday Life" was inspired when Heidi worked to complete her mother's final work, "Never Too Late." Íeda Jónasdóttir Herman (1925-2019) was 94 years old and had completed a year of new experiences to prove a person is never too old to enjoy life. That message, along with her mother's example, led Heidi to write this new motivational book with ideas and encouragement on how anyone can find those activities and experiences.
She had authored seven books in five genres, with a new cookbook slated to be released September 16, 2025. Today, she continues to write between time spent traveling, sharing Icelandic culture plus a number of hobbies and interests. When she's not on the go, she is usually found cooking something up in the kitchen.
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Author Bio: Chef Tara Punzone is an Italian American from New York, who has thrived on a vegan diet for over 30 years. Her passion for healthy southern Italian food has been evolving since her childhood when she made the decision to adopt a vegan lifestyle. It was then Tara began converting all her family’s traditional dishes to vegan versions of the same, without compromise.
Pura Vita West Hollywood, opened in 2018, is the first 100% Plant-Based Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar in the USA! At Pura Vita we have created a unique dining experience that has the ambiance of a New York City wine bar with a traditional menu reflecting the best of Southern Italy. We pride ourselves on using the best organic, sustainable, clean, plant-based ingredients. Additionally, we have many organic gluten-free options so that all guests can enjoy our dishes.
Pura Vita Pizzeria was opened 2 years later, right next door to Pura Vita. The Pizzeria offers 100% Plant-Based scratch-made Neapolitan style pizzas. Pura Vita and the Pizzeria are now operated as one business, side by side, in West Hollywood.
Pura Vita welcomes everyone to come and enjoy our incredible plant-based Italian dishes, natural and biodynamic wines, organic cocktails and charming ambiance.
Website: www.puravitalosangeles.com
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Hello and welcome, library faithful! This is Season 15, Episode 17 of The Well Seasoned Librarian Podcast.
Today, host Dean Jones is sitting down with a powerhouse of the food world: Stephanie Loaiza. Stephanie is a mom to five, a USC Master’s candidate, and, along with her sisters, the co-founder of Six Sisters' Stuff—the go-to resource for making family dinner easy and amazing.
Stephanie created Six Sisters' Stuff in 2011 as a way to share those cherished recipes she grew up eating. That simple idea has grown into ten bestselling cookbooks, with a brand new one just out: 30-Minute Meals with Six Sisters' Stuff.
From White Chicken Chili to Easy Homemade Rolls, Stephanie’s passion is connecting people through food. She’ll share her secrets to simplifying dinner, building a thriving community, and managing a family in Southern California that includes twin girls and three boys.
It’s all on the menu, right here, right now, on The Well Seasoned Librarian Podcast!
30-Minute Meals with Six Sisters' Stuff: 100+ Quick and Easy Meals the Whole Family Will Love!
website: https://www.sixsistersstuff.com/about/steph-loaiza/
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Welcome back to The Well Seasoned Librarian! I’m your host, Dean Jones, and you’re listening to Season 15, Episode 16.
For years, we've talked about how food, history, and culture all intersect on the page, and today, we’re diving into a topic that is as delicious as it is deeply personal: the rich, sweeping traditions of Lebanese baking.
Our guest today is Maureen Abood, a second-generation Lebanese American, a longtime food writer, and the IACP finalist author of the beloved cookbook Rose Water & Orange Blossoms.
We're here to celebrate the publication of her brand-new book, out today, October 7th, 2025: Lebanese Baking: More Than 100 Recipes for Sweet and Savory Baked Goods.
In this beautiful, authoritative compendium, Maureen offers home cooks the very first English-language cookbook of its kind—a definitive guide to Lebanese baked traditions in all their forms. From savory delights like Kale and Feta Fatayer and Za’atar Croissants to sweet temptations like Baklawa Diamonds, Chocolate Pistachio Knafeh Bars, and the wonderfully named Pomegranate Mousse Cake with Lime Icing.
Maureen’s voice has become a trusted guide for seeking authentic Middle Eastern flavors, and today, she’ll be sharing the stories, the family history, and the simple techniques that bring these more than 100 recipes—and the heart of Lebanese baking—to life in your own kitchen.
It is a true pleasure to welcome her to the show. We now take you to the conversation.
Lebanese Baking: More Than 100 Recipes for Sweet and Savory Baked Goods.
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